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-October 25, 2026

Delhi schoolgirl’s death: Police question teachers, examine CCTV footage

Delhi schoolgirl’s death: Police question teachers, examine CCTV footage

Police probe all angles, including a suspected breakup and CCTV footage, after a Class 12 girl died of burns at her Delhi school.

-October 25, 2026

Class 12 student found burnt to death in east Delhi school; breakup suspected, suicide note recovered

Class 12 student found burnt to death in east Delhi school; breakup suspected, suicide note recovered

A 17-year-old student was found burnt at an east Delhi school, with police probing a suspected breakup and family alleging foul play.

-October 24, 2026

Delhi has 237 licensed spa centres; over 1,500 estimated to be operating

Delhi has 237 licensed spa centres; over 1,500 estimated to be operating

Of the 237 spa centres across 10 zones with valid MCD licences, the South East zone has the highest number at 46

-October 23, 2026

Over 707 kg illegal firecrackers seized in east Delhi; man held

Over 707 kg illegal firecrackers seized in east Delhi; man held

Delhi Police seized over 707 kg of illegal firecrackers in Trilokpuri and arrested one person; a Haryana supplier is suspected.

-October 23, 2026

Three Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails; search underway

Three Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails; search underway

Three Delhi schools evacuated following bomb threat sent over emails; Delhi police launch search operations

-October 22, 2026

Couple among 3 held for supplying heroin through minor in north Delhi

Couple among 3 held for supplying heroin through minor in north Delhi

Delhi Police held 3 more people, including a couple using a minor to sell heroin in Burari. 321g heroin seized; 6 total detained.

-October 22, 2026

Delivery boy commits suicide after assault over torn currency note in east Delhi

Delivery boy commits suicide after assault over torn currency note in east Delhi

A 24-year-old delivery executive died on Oct 20 after ingesting poison following an assault over a torn note in east Delhi; 2 arrested.

-October 21, 2026

24 hours, no more: the rules on police detention

24 hours, no more: the rules on police detention

BNSS caps custody at 24 hours and requires production before a Magistrate; force permitted only where necessary to effect an arrest; Delhi Police Act bars ‘vexatious’ detention and unnecessary force